Log Homes: an Environmentally Responsible Choice in Home Construction
June 12, 2010 by
Filed under log siding
Environmentally friendly homes are defined as having little impact on the planet during the planning, construction, and life of the home. This includes the energy required to manufacture and transport materials to the construction site. According to one study, our homes account for over 40% of carbon dioxide emissions, which is why it’s imperative that [...]
Fiber Cement Siding by Build Responsible TM
March 26, 2010 by
Filed under fiber cement siding
Build Responsible TM: It’s a huge project to change the siding on your home, but it can shave dozens of years off its look and feel. A great way to get a new look and go green at the same time is a siding product that is made out of cement board. General contractor, Jeff [...]
How to Become Environmentally Responsible by Constructing Log Homes
December 5, 2009 by
Filed under log siding
From planning to construction to residence, log homes are well known for their eco-friendliness. One of the main reasons for choosing log homes for being environmentally responsible is that they are constructed from naturally renewable resources. As the logs are cut down for the construction of these eco-friendly homes, they are quickly re-planted to have [...]